Tom Howell Jr.
Articles by Tom Howell Jr.
Judge Merchan rejects third recusal request from Trump
New York Judge Juan Merchan on Wednesday refused to recuse himself from former President Donald Trump's business-record case ahead of the Sept. 18 sentencing hearing. Published August 14, 2024
Inflation may be cooling, but high prices pounding families, says Sen. Rick Scott
Inflation is still stinging Americans, Republican Sen. Rick Scott said Wednesday, arguing Washington must rein in spending to bring prices under control after years of scorching increases. Published August 14, 2024
Trump says audio issues made him sound ‘different and strange’ in interview with Musk
Former President Donald Trump urged Americans on Wednesday to listen to a "perfect" recording of his conversation with X owner Elon Musk, saying audio problems were to blame for the odd sound of his speech in the Monday night livestream. Published August 14, 2024
Trump-supporting PAC will spend $100 million on pre-Labor Day ads
Get ready to see a lot more political ads. Make America Great Again Inc. -- a political action committee -- plans to spend $100 million on advertising supporting former President Donald Trump between now and Labor Day, a period spanning the Aug. 19-22 Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Published August 13, 2024
‘Bullets, bullets’: Trump recounts assassination attempt in glitch-marred Musk interview
Former President Donald Trump, speaking in a glitch-marred interview with the X platform Monday, said his assassination attempt was "not pleasant" but credited God for saving his life when he turned his face at the "perfect angle" to look at a chart about illegal immigration. Published August 12, 2024
Trump recounts assassination attempt to X’s Elon Musk: ‘Not pleasant’
Former President Donald Trump, speaking in a glitch-marred interview with the X platform Monday, said his assassination attempt was "not pleasant" but credited God for saving his life when he turned his face at the "perfect angle" to look at a chart about illegal immigration. Published August 12, 2024
Musk says X under attack, delaying Trump interview
Elon Musk said Monday there appeared to be a "denial of service" attack on his website ahead of a highly touted interview with former President Donald Trump that left would-be audience members befuddled. Published August 12, 2024
Trump releases new attack ad portraying Harris as ‘radical’ flip-flopper
Former President Donald Trump released an ad Monday slamming Vice President Kamala Harris as a "radical" who is trying to paper over a series of extreme liberal stances from years ago, such as getting rid of money-based bail and "starting from scratch" instead of retaining the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency that ejects illegal immigrants. Published August 12, 2024
Trump returns to X platform ahead of Elon Musk interview
Former President Donald Trump returned to an old haunt, Twitter, now known as X, on Monday with a lengthy campaign video that recounts his political rise and defiance of indictments brought by Democratic prosecutors. Published August 12, 2024
Walz, Harris’ running mate, embarks on national tour to raise money for Democratic ticket
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will speak to union workers in California on Tuesday before crisscrossing the country in his first solo fundraising blitz since being selected as Vice President Kamala Harris' running mate. Published August 12, 2024
White House slams key Israeli critic of emerging hostage deal
The White House is vocally defending its diplomatic effort with Egypt and Qatar to restart talks on a hostage deal between Israel and Palestinian militants in Hamas, calling it the "right deal at the right time" while slamming skeptics in the region. Published August 9, 2024
FDA approves first nasal spray for severe allergic reactions
The Food and Drug Administration has approved the first nasal spray to stave off life-threatening allergic reactions. Published August 9, 2024
Harris, Biden to appear together in Maryland; first trip since president dropped out of his campaign
President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris will travel to Maryland on Thursday to discuss policy strides, the White House said, marking their first major appearance together since Mr. Biden dropped his reelection bid. Published August 9, 2024
Trump says his ear healed from shooting
Former President Donald Trump said Thursday he's healed from the gunshot that hit his ear during an assassination attempt in Pennsylvania. Published August 8, 2024
Trump says his Jan. 6 crowd was bigger than MLK’s
Former President Donald Trump said Thursday he probably spoke to a bigger crowd on Jan. 6, 2021, than the crowd at the Rev. Martin Luther King's "I Have a Dream" speech in 1963. Published August 8, 2024
Trump offers three debates with Harris, says he will beat ‘barely competent’ substitute for Biden
Former President Donald Trump on Thursday proposed three debates next month with Vice President Kamala Harris and said he will defeat the "barely competent" Democratic nominee who took over the ticket for President Biden. Published August 8, 2024
Trump schedules news conference, says Harris avoiding press
Former President Donald Trump said he will hold a "general news conference" from his Mar-a-Lago estate Thursday as he accused Vice President Kamala Harris of hiding from the press and being too fearful to debate. Published August 8, 2024
White House slaps down Trump’s musing about Biden retaking the nomination
President Biden does not lament his decision to step aside and let Vice President Kamala Harris lead the Democratic ticket into November, the White House said Wednesday. Published August 7, 2024
Biden team scrambles to ‘prevent an escalation’ in Mideast
The White House on Wednesday said it's engaged in "intense diplomacy" to avoid a wider conflict in the Middle East as Iran proxies exchange hostilities with Israel. Published August 7, 2024
Georgia’s new voter portal vulnerable to fraud, allows anyone to cancel voter registrations
Cyber researchers found a key vulnerability in Georgia's new online portal that appeared to let anyone submit a voter cancellation for any state resident, forcing state officials to fix the issue. Published August 7, 2024
